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The Science of Heat and Physical Performance
21:56 - 29:10 (07:14)
Understanding the science behind heat regulation is important for optimizing physical performance. Proper cooling techniques can help people increase their athletic output and prevent dehydration and overheating, which can be just as dangerous as head injuries in professional combat sports.
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By understanding vasoconstriction, vasodilation, sweating, and conservation of fluids related to temperature regulation, one can optimize their physical performance.
21:56 - 24:35 (02:39)
Summary
By understanding vasoconstriction, vasodilation, sweating, and conservation of fluids related to temperature regulation, one can optimize their physical performance. Becoming too hot causes enzymes to stop working and muscles to become rigid, leading to a decrease in contraction ability.
ChapterThe Science of Heat and Physical Performance
EpisodeSupercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
PodcastHuberman Lab
Proper cooling of the body has allowed athletes to improve their performance and go beyond their usual output, including increasing the number of dips and endurance running.
24:35 - 26:34 (01:59)
Summary
Proper cooling of the body has allowed athletes to improve their performance and go beyond their usual output, including increasing the number of dips and endurance running.
ChapterThe Science of Heat and Physical Performance
EpisodeSupercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
PodcastHuberman Lab
The use of drugs like beta adrenergic agonists, which increase body temperature, fat loss, and were banned from the Olympics, are still being used in professional combat sports and pose severe dangers to athletes, potentially compounding risks including dehydration and overheating.
26:36 - 29:10 (02:33)
Summary
The use of drugs like beta adrenergic agonists, which increase body temperature, fat loss, and were banned from the Olympics, are still being used in professional combat sports and pose severe dangers to athletes, potentially compounding risks including dehydration and overheating.